Judith Ivey

Birth Place: El Paso, TX, USA

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Judith Ivey BIO

Ivey is an American actress and theatre director. She twice won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performances in Steaming (1981) and Hurlyburly (1984). Ivey also appeared in several films and television series. For her role in What the Deaf Man Heard (1997), she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

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Judith Ivey STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Evvie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Margaret Thatcher

[Broadway]
2012
Aunt Penniman

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Amanda Wingfield

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Sally Durant Plummer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Lil

[Broadway]
1991
Kathleen Hogan

[Broadway]
1987
Ruth

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Bea

[Broadway]
1984
Bonnie

[Broadway]
1982
Josie

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Madeleine

Piaf (Standby)

[Broadway]
1979
Kate [Replacement]

Kate (Understudy)

Judith Ivey Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director

Judith Ivey Movies

Harry & Son
[ 1984 ] Sally
The Lonely Guy
[ 1984 ] Iris
The Woman in Red
[ 1984 ] Didi
Compromising Positions
[ 1985 ] Nancy Miller
Brighton Beach Memoirs
[ 1986 ] Blanche
Hello Again
[ 1987 ] Zelda
Sister, Sister
[ 1987 ] Charlotte Bonnard
Miles from Home
[ 1988 ] Frances
In Country
[ 1989 ] Anita
Everybody Wins
[ 1990 ] Connie
Love Hurts
[ 1990 ] Susan Volcheck
There Goes the Neighborhood
[ 1992 ] Peedi Rutledge
Washington Square
[ 1997 ] Aunt Elizabeth Almond
The Devil's Advocate
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Alice Lomax
A Life Less Ordinary
[ 1997 ] Celine's Mom
Without Limits
[ 1998 ] Barbara Bowerman
The Stand-in
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Rosensweig
Mystery, Alaska
[ 1999 ] Joanne Burns
What Alice Found
[ 2003 ] Sandra
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Belle Block
A Bird of the Air
[ 2011 ] Eleanor Reeves
Big Stone Gap
[ 2014 ] Nan MacChesney
Cortez
[ 2017 ] Sandy
Through the Glass Darkly
[ 2020 ] Mama Carmichael
Women Talking
[ 2022 ] Agata

Judith Ivey TV Shows

Designing Women
B.J. Poteet
Down Home
Kate McCrorey
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Alice Parker, Jenny's Attorney
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
Alexandria 'Alex' Buchanan
The Critic
Eleanor Sherman

Judith Ivey Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Judith Ivey, Greater Clements

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Judith Ivey, The Heiress

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Judith Ivey, The Heiress

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Judith Ivey, The Heiress

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Judith Ivey, The Lady With All the Answers

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Judith Ivey , The Lady With All the Answers


winner
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Judith Ivey, The Glass Menagerie

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Judith IveyThe Subject Was Roses

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Actress - Play

Judith Ivey, A Fair Country

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Judith Ivey, Park Your Car in Harvard Yard


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Judith Ivey, Hurlyburly


winner
Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Judith Ivey, Hurlyburly


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Judith Ivey, Steaming


winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Judith Ivey, Steaming

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Judith Ivey, Steaming

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Judith Ivey News


Westport Country Playhouse to Present Michael Wilson-Helmed THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Reading

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Trip to Bountiful'. Learn more about the reading!

Westport Country Playhouse Appoints New Leadership

Westport Country Playhouse’s board of trustees has appointed director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan as artistic director, and long-time Playhouse administrator Beth Huisking as managing director.

Westport Country Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 Script In Hand Playreading Series With Tale Of Sports Legend LOMBARDI

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Lombardi,” a Broadway hit about the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi and his family, on and off the playing field, on Monday, February 5, at 7 p.m.

Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 12 for the organization’s fifth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights.

THE WHOLE OF TIME, Argentinian Play Inspired by THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Extends Run at Torn Page

Joben Productions has extended the U.S. premiere of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones to February 11. 

Photos: First Look At A SHERLOCK CAROL At Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse’s production of “A Sherlock Carol,” a family-friendly holiday show, is running from Tuesday, December 19 through Saturday, December 23. See photos of the production!

THE WHOLE OF TIME, Inspired By The Glass Menagerie, to be Staged In Townhouse in December

Discover the U.S. premiere of 'THE WHOLE OF TIME' by Romina Paula, inspired by 'The Glass Menagerie' and staged in a private townhouse for 22 people. Dec 28 - Jan 27.

Cast Announced For Westport Country Playhouse's Family-Friendly Holiday Show, A SHERLOCK CAROL, December 19 �" 23

Get ready for a family-friendly holiday show at Westport Country Playhouse! Check out the cast announcement for 'A Sherlock Carol' running from December 19-23.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Political Thriller WARRIOR CLASS Play Reading On December 4

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Warrior Class,” a drama at the crossroads of politics and morality, on Monday, December 4.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU is Coming to Boston for Limited Two-Week Engagement

Actor Anthony Rapp is bringing his critically-acclaimed solo musical, WITHOUT YOU to Boston for two-week limited engagement, presented by ATG Colonial.

Westport Country Playhouse to Present Script in Hand Reading of THEATRE PEOPLE

Westport Country Playhouse will present 'Theatre People,' a comedy script in hand playreading. Cast includes Shereen Ahmed, Erin Noel Grennan, Beth Leavel, John Rapson, Rodolfo Soto, and Lee Wilkof.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 26th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 26, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Theatre Aspen Unveils Recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant

Theatre Aspen has announced the recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant. Discover the artists and productions that have been selected for this prestigious grant, supporting and recognizing their exceptional talent and creativity.

Gingold Theatrical Group to Host 2023 Golden Shamrock Gala Honoring Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, Dr. Brian R. Saltzman, and Ethan E. Litwin

Get all the details about the upcoming Gingold Theatrical Group 2023 Golden Shamrock Gala, where Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, Dr. Brian R. Saltzman, and Ethan E. Litwin will be honored. Mark your calendars for October 29, 2023, and join us at Robert Restaurant for an unforgettable evening of celebration.

Anthony Rapp Brings New Show ONE NIGHT WITH ANTHONY RAPP to Hollywood and Palm Springs

Broadway, film, and TV star Anthony Rapp will return to Catalina Jazz Club and Oscar’s Palm Springs in his new show One Night with Anthony Rapp. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Reading of 100 SAINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that 2019 Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger will lead the cast of a Script in Hand play reading, “100 Saints You Should Know,” on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. Learn more about the reading here!

Westport Country Playhouse To Present Reading Of Romantic Comedy MAYTAG VIRGIN, August 21

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the romantic comedy, “Maytag Virgin,” written and directed by southern regionalist Audrey Cefaly, on Monday, August 21, at 7 p.m. The play was voted “Best Comedy” in Atlanta by artsATL.com in 2018.

Phylicia Rashad Joins Theatre Aspen's 2023 Solo Flights Festival

Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival at Theatre Aspen featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director Marsha Mason, and a work by Golden Globe and NAACP Award-winning playwright, actor and director Regina Taylor which will be directed by Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated actress Phylicia Rashad from September 7-14 at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.

Theatre Aspen To Present Works Starring Judith Ivey, Bryce Pinkham And More For 2023 SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL

Today, Theatre Aspen has announced tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director Marsha Mason, and  Golden Globe and NAACP Award-winning playwright, actor and director Regina Taylor from September 7-14 at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.

Westport Country Playhouse Names Mark Shanahan Incoming Artistic Director For 2024-25 Season

Westport Country Playhouse's board of trustees have announced that director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan has been named as incoming artistic director for the 2024-25 season. He will officially assume the artistic director position in March 2024. Currently, Shanahan is curator of the Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading series.

Judith Ivey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judith Ivey been in?

Judith Ivey has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Judith Ivey been in?

Judith Ivey has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Judith Ivey been nominated for?

Judith Ivey has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Greater Clements," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Heiress," and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Heiress," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Lady With All the Answers," Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "The Glass Menagerie," Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Subject Was Roses," Best Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Fair Country," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Park Your Car in Harvard Yard," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hurlyburly," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Steaming."

What awards has Judith Ivey won?

Judith Ivey has won several awards for her performances, including Outstanding Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Greater Clements," Outstanding Lead Actress from The Lortels for "The Glass Menagerie," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Hurlyburly," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for "Hurlyburly," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Steaming," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for "Steaming."

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